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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Library BOOK SALE

10:00am - 3:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Discover literary treasures at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Uncover a diverse selection of books at unbeatable prices while supporting your local library.

Book Sale Hours: 

Friday: 10am - 3pm

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Open Playtime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Ages 0-3 | DROP-IN

Join us for an open play time, especially for our littlest patrons!  Drop in to build, play, and make new friends.

All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.

Fry Bread & Folktales

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Early Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Food, family, and fun! We will read the book Fry Bread and talk about our own special family traditions, then make some fry bread to eat!

What is Fry Bread?

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing - Casserole Hot Pad

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Hub sewing machines and make a casserole hot pad just in time to protect your holiday table!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing - Casserole Hot Pad

4:45pm - 6:15pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Hub sewing machines and make a casserole hot pad just in time to protect your holiday table!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Listening Party @ Andy's Records!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing - Casserole Hot Pad

6:45pm - 8:15pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Hub sewing machines and make a casserole hot pad just in time to protect your holiday table!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.

StoryQuest

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Kids, Early Elementary
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 5-10 | DROP-IN

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dice Rollers

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join a band of adventures in an epic D&D campaign!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Full of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading!

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a brew, stay for a stay for a chat! We will be meeting at Beer Bazaar in beautiful downtown Grayslake! 

November Books is: The Fury by Alex Michaelides

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Event Details:

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

Zoom programs require a valid email address and desktop/mobile device with internet connection.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Full of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

BabyTales

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Crafting with Love for Thanksgiving

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Early Elementary, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 8 - 11 | Register

Create Thanksgiving crafts that express gratitude and togetherness. Register for only one session.

This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Crafting with Love for Thanksgiving

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Early Elementary, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 8-11 | Register

Create Thanksgiving crafts that express gratitude and togetherness. Register for only one session.

This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Crafting with Love for Thanksgiving

11:15am - 12:15pm
Early Elementary, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 8 to 11 | Register

Create Thanksgiving crafts that express gratitude and togetherness. Register for only one session.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Miss Katie Sings

4:00pm - 4:45pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Adults, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Adults, Families
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join the talented Miss Katie Sings for a fun time of music and movement!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga and Mediation with Kelly

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Practice basic yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing

meditation presented by certified yoga instructor Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary.

Bring a towel or yoga mat, chairs provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sensory Shenanigans

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Ages 0-10 | DROP-IN

Come and join the fun with a collection of sensory activities that will spark your child's curiosity! They'll get to use all five senses while they play and explore.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Music and Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Let’s boogie! Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language. Enjoy singing and dancing with new songs each week and some old favorites.

This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Always Write

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Do you like to write? Each session includes discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting your own stories.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Did you know you could use Ancestry.com at the Library for FREE?  Join us for this helpful webinar! 

Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Library closed early for Thanksgiving Eve.